Claire meets students at Merstham Park School Tuesday, 7 January, 2025 Before Christmas, I had a fantastic visit to Merstham Park School where I sat with students to hear about their exciting ambitions for a brand-new, state-of-the-art performance centre. While politics can sometimes feel like a pantomime, creating a space where students can learn, grow and express their creative talents is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in their future. I’m... Local News
Freedom of Speech and the Leaders of Tomorrow 5th July 2023 Today, I gave a speech at Policy Exchange about the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill I recently took through Parliament. You can read the entire speech... Speeches
The Friendship project - one year on 2nd July 2023 This month marks one year since I launched my Friendship Project, so yesterday I organised a summer party to bring together the community groups, charities and... Local News
PM launches first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan 30th June 2023 Today, the Prime Minister has launched the first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. It’s a massive plan with three main ambitions. To train more staff we will... Westminster News
Chancellor agrees Mortgage Charter 26th June 2023 In light of the increase in mortgage rates, the Chancellor has agreed a new Mortgage Charter with the UK’s largest lenders, the Financial Conduct Authority, UK... Westminster News
Claire takes questions at Moor House School & College 23rd June 2023 I recently had the privilege of visiting Moor House School & College in Oxted. They’re a specialist school and college for children and young people with speech... Local News
Claire judges dog show at Limpsfield Chart Fair 18th June 2023 This is my third year being a judge of the Dog Show at the Limpsfield Chart Fair. Eric was a winner in our most handsome dog category this year. As you can see... Local News
Claire holds meeting with local farmers 14th June 2023 Did you know that East Surrey is home to over 14,000 chickens? That’s enough for 4.4 million eggs per year. Our local farmers do a tremendous job keeping us fed... Local News
Positive Plan on its way to every corner of East Surrey 8th June 2023 My Positive Plan is on its way to every corner of East Surrey! Each household should receive a leaflet this week setting out what I’ve been up to as your MP... Local News
Discussing all things FE with Surrey college heads 30th May 2023 On Friday I met Christine Ricketts of Brooklands College, Julie Kapsalis of NESCOT and Lindsay Pamphilon of East Surrey College with Cllr Richard Biggs, who has... Local News